A theatre group that showcases performers with learning difficulties has been given the seal of approval after one of its members performed a chart topping song and got the thumbs up from the artist himself.

Backstreet Theatre, based in Grangetown , put on a recent music show where group member Dan O’Riordan performed ‘Human’ by Rag‘n’Bone Man and a video of the performance was posted online.

After circulating online for a few hours, Dan was then astounded to find Rag’n’Bone Man had commented “Awesome!” on the video.

Maureen Smith, who runs the theatre company with Anne Brown, said: “When we saw that the man himself had commented on the video Dan was really excited and so pleased.

“It was absolutely wonderful that he commented on the video and Dan and the theatre were thrilled.”

Backstreet Theatre member Dan O'Riordan (Image: Backstreet Theatre)

The performance was part of the theatre’s Pick n Mix show which took place over two nights in May and saw performers with learning difficulties perform some of their favourite songs.

The idea for the video came about through an idea by Josh Watson, who does publicity and social media for the theatre.